"How… a reincarnated devil can't have two masters. That's impossible." Grayfia looked from Rias to Souna, a troubled expression on her face.
"How… a reincarnated devil can't have two masters. That's impossible."
Grayfia looked from Rias to Souna, a troubled expression on her face. A disturbing thought occurred to her.
Could it be that Miss Sitri and Miss Gremory both desired this man, forcing him to become their private familiar?
Not a reincarnated devil, but a private master-servant relationship. And what they were doing earlier was just their usual play, and she'd just walked in on it?!
"Grayfia, what are you thinking? Why are you blushing so much?"
Rias chuckled. The silver-haired maid immediately realized her mistake.
"I apologize. Please explain this… shared familiar."
"Nice to meet you. I serve the Gremory family. My name is Grayfia. Pleased to make your acquaintance."
While questioning Rias, Grayfia politely greeted Arthas. While being called a "lowly being" earlier was unpleasant, she seemed genuinely worried about Rias, so Arthas forgave her.
"Humph, don't be too surprised, Grayfia. What kind of devil piece do you think Arthas was reincarnated from?"
"I didn't sense anything special. Perhaps a Pawn? Multiple pieces?"
When Rias called Arthas magnificent, Grayfia immediately considered this possibility.
Reincarnation using multiple Pawn pieces indeed indicated a promising familiar. But a familiar was still just a servant, far inferior to the great figures.
Of course… if it were eight Pawn pieces, the family might change their minds. But even then, he's still a Pawn.
It's unknown how long it will take for him to grow strong enough to stand on his own or bring sufficient benefit to the family.
"Correct. Guess how many pieces Arthas used for his reincarnation?"
"With all due respect, Miss Rias, if he truly used eight Pawn pieces, he might be considered magnificent, but he's still far inferior to the Lord Phenex. His future may be limitless, but compared to a member of the Seventy-Two Pillars, like the Phenex family, he's insignificant."
Grayfia argued logically, hoping Rias wouldn't pin her hopes on an uncertain future.
Potential was good, but countless devils possessed potential. Few truly grew into powerful figures.
Even a magnificent being from eight Pawn pieces was still just a Pawn.
"Humph, Grayfia, you underestimate Arthas. I said he's my and Souna's shared familiar. He couldn't have used just eight pieces."
"Eight…? Miss Rias, do you know what you're saying? Each person can only use eight Pawn pieces. Different pieces can't be combined. Even your brother, Lucifer, can't change that rule."
Grayfia frowned, then seemed to realize something, looking from Rias to Souna with a shocked expression.
"Hee hee hee, you figured it out? Arthas was indeed reincarnated using only Pawn pieces. But he used not only mine but also Souna's three pieces. Arthas was reincarnated using eleven devil pieces!"
Rias said proudly. Grayfia seemed unable to accept this, staring at Arthas and muttering, "Impossible…"
"It doesn't violate the rules of devil pieces, does it? After all, even Beelzebub didn't expect someone to be able to accept so many pieces."
Rias said. Grayfia fell silent, staring at Arthas for a long time before speaking slowly.
"If Miss Rias isn't lying, then Mr. Arthas is indeed magnificent, surpassing even the Lord Felix!"
Grayfia stated firmly, now addressing Arthas with respect.
"Humph, good. Tell that roasted chicken to scram."
Rias said dismissively, playfully wrapping her arms around Arthas's neck.
"Arthas, let's continue what we were doing."
"Cough… Miss Rias, even if you like your familiar, premarital sex is inappropriate. And Mr. Arthas seems quite troubled."
"Alright, alright, I'm just joking."
Rias pouted, grabbing her discarded top and putting it on, covering her nakedness.
"Grayfia, did you come here on your own accord? Or was it the family's decision? Or… your brother's?"
Rias narrowed her eyes, pouting. This reaction was like that of a girl her age, which felt rather fresh.
"All of the above."
Grayfia replied immediately. Rias nodded slightly.
"I see. That's why even you, the 'Queen,' came to the Human World. If it weren't for Arthas, I might have given up."
"Indeed, Mr. Arthas is a piece that could change the family's mind, but…"
Grayfia looked at Souna.
"Reincarnation using eleven devil pieces must be kept absolutely secret, even in the Underworld. We can only publicly claim he's Miss Gremory's Pawn."
She seemed to be apologizing to Souna. To change the Gremory family's decision using Arthas, they would have to reveal that he was Rias's familiar throughout the Underworld.
This would leave Souna out of the picture, hence Grayfia's apology.
"I don't mind. Arranged marriages are my least favorite thing anyway."
Understanding Rias's reasons from their conversation, Souna smiled, responding with composure.
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